EVESHAM United intend to keep out-of-contract Anthony Watson – and the vast majority of his team-mates – at the club for next season.

Defender Watson is the Robins’ only contract player but manager Paul West said the club would take up the option of an extra year on his deal.

The Robins have proved their quality in their first season back in the British Gas Business Premier and are guaranteed their highest finishing position.

They can secure a top-ten spot with victory at Hitchin Town today but regardless of the result they will better their only other previous season in the Premier when they were relegated in 2006.

West expects interest in his players but hopes they will all kick off next term with him. Goalkeeper Nathan Vaughan has been named supporters player of the year and defender Danny Hodnett is the players’ player. Joe Clarke, who has been the Robins’ Mr Versatile, was manager’s player of the season. “Joe has played everywhere - from goalkeeper to centre-half, right-side, left-side and he never moans,” said West. “He has been fantastic.”